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 | Your Local Guardian — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Police launch major security operation for Notting Hill Carnival weekend• More than 7,000 police officers will be deployed in west London over the August bank holiday weekend as the Metropolitan Police prepares to police the 60th Notting Hill Carnival. |
 | Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Ealing Council seeks views to shape future of borough• EALING residents are invited to take part in a workshop to share their views on shaping the future of the borough. |
 | MyLondon · Local news · yesterday New South London SEND school to open just in time for September• The new school in Richmond aims to tackle a lack of specialist places locally |
 | Ealing Council news RSS feed · Government and records · yesterday Join the conversation about the borough’s future• Residents are invited to take part in a special workshop to share their views on shaping the future of the borough. |
 | MyLondon — Ealing area (Reach) · Local news · yesterday Mayor's Traveller site targets for each London borough slammed as one has 73 while another has 0• Hammersmith and Fulham has been given a proposed target of 24 new pitches by 2036/37, while neighbouring Kensington and Chelsea has zero |
 | BBC News — London region · Local news · yesterday Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish community ambulances• Four vehicles run by a charity were set alight in Golders Green, north-west London, causing explosions in March. |
 | Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · 3 days ago 'Non-speaking' Acton student publishes his own book• A STUDENT from a specialist SEND school in Acton has amazed his teachers, family and friends by creating and publishing his own art book. |
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9 SepAsk Nim & AI for Good Showcase — 09 September 2026
5 SepEast & Southeast Asian Culture Festival 2026 — 05 September 2026
11 SepPeople's Emergency Briefing at the CornerHOUSE Theatre — 11 September 2026
29 Aug at 20:00; 5 Sep at 20:00Acoustic Live Lounge at The Alexandra
29 Aug at 09:30; 4 & 11 Sep at 10:00; 5 Sep at 09:30Broadway Boogie at YMCA Wimbledon
31 Aug at 19:00; 1, 4, 7, 8 & 11 Sep at 19:00Capoeira Classes
11 Sep at 12:00Developing Future Talent: Employer Masterclass
5 Sep at 09:00FGV Run & Health Day
30 Aug at 10:00 · Sticks ‘n’ SushiKids’n’Sushi Masterclass
29–30 Aug at 21:00; 5–6 Sep at 21:00Live Music at The Old Frizzle
29 Aug at 21:00; 5 Sep at 21:00Live Music at the Prince of Wales
5–6 Sep at 08:00Love Wimbledon Local Market on The Piazza
29–30 Aug; 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 & 9 SepMandarin Classes for Adults
2 & 9 Sep at 18:00One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh Games at Bebeto
29–30 Aug at 08:00; 5–6 Sep at 08:00Puppy Yoga Club
1 & 8 Sep at 19:00Quiz Night in Bertie’s Bar
29–31 Aug; 1–11 SepSEEDL FREE Live and On-Demand Training
1 Sep–28 SepSustainable September SW19 – Four Themed Weekends
3 Sep at 19:30The Archers: Live at 75 — 3 Sep 2026
29 Aug at 10:30Wimbledon Repair Café
31 AugBANK HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN – Boom Battle Bar Ealing — 31 August 2026
4 SepZee Book Club – Cafe Zee Ealing Broadway — 4 September 2026
5 SepA Country Night in Nashville — 5 Sep 2026
4 SepQueen by Candlelight — 4 Sep 2026
30 AugThe Magic of Motown — 30 Aug 2026
11 SepStorytime and Twirling Toddlers with Little Supernovas - Journey Into Space — 11 Sep 2026
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